TM - Kinesiology

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Quiz #3

1.

Which muscle has its origin on the costal cartilages of the 5th, 6th, and 7th ribs?

clear space** * A. External oblique
clear space** * B. Internal oblique
clear space** * C. Transverse abdominis
clear space** * D. Rectus abdominis

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2.

When you do push-ups, which of the following muscles do you use to extend your elbow?

clear space** * A. Pectoralis
clear space** * B. Deltiod
clear space** * C. Triceps brachii
clear space** * D. Biceps brachii

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3.

When a muscle contracts and shortens its length it is referred to as:

clear space** * A. an isometric contraction.
clear space** * B. a concentric isotonic contraction.
clear space** * C. an eccentric isotonic contraction.
clear space** * D. a synergistic contraction.

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4.

All-or-none law states that when a(n):

clear space** * A. motor unit activates, all its myofibers contract 100%.
clear space** * B. muscle contracts, all its myofibers contract 100%.
clear space** * C. agonist contracts, its antagonist also contracts 100%.
clear space** * D. antagonist contracts, its agonist also contracts 100%.

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5.

The teres minor and infraspinatus muscles perform what action on the shoulder?

clear space** * A. Medial/internal rotation
clear space** * B. Lateral/external rotation
clear space** * C. Abduction
clear space** * D. Extension

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6.

Which muscle has its insertion on the gluteal tuberosity of the femur and the iliotibial band?

clear space** * A. Piriformis
clear space** * B. Gluteus medius
clear space** * C. Gluteus minimus
clear space** * D. Gluteus maximus

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7.

Which of the following describes good body mechanics for performing massage & bodywork?

clear space** * A. Knees straight, back straight, shoulders up
clear space** * B. Knees straight, back straight, shoulders down
clear space** * C. Knees bent, back straight, shoulders down
clear space** * D. Knees bent, back straight, shoulders up

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8.

Which muscle assists in exhalation?

clear space** * A. Internal intercostals
clear space** * B. External intercostals
clear space** * C. Serratus posterior superior
clear space** * D. Diaphragm

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9.

Which muscle has its origin on the anterior superior iliac spine?

clear space** * A. Tensor fascia lata
clear space** * B. Adductor magnus
clear space** * C. Quadratus femoris
clear space** * D. Rectus femoris

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10.

Which muscle protracts and downwardly rotates scapula?

clear space** * A. Serratus anterior
clear space** * B. Pectoralis minor
clear space** * C. Rhomboids
clear space** * D. Upper trapezius

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